Grief Therapists in Southwest, Mesa, AZ

You're longing for more calm, clarity and emotional freedom. You're craving better communication with your partner and more closeness in your relationships. You sense it's time for a change, yet you're not quite sure where to start. You want to regain your life and experience peace after loss, trauma, and pain. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, encouragement and a healthy dose of challenge. It is my greatest honor to take part in your journey, believing you already have within you everything needed to heal, transform and thrive.

I specialize in grief and loss recognition, response, & recovery. I am also certified as a traumatic grief Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider. Working together, you will gain deeper personal peace and increased emotional well-being after tragedies such as accidents, cancer, loss of spouse or partner, loss of a child, miscarriage, stillbirth, & SIDS. Those seeking counseling can find help for their life challenges, as together we embrace personal exploration and deepened insight within a safe, non-judgmental environment. Progress & healing are viable as healthy coping skills unique to your needs are explored & implemented.

My ideal client is navigating grief, loss, or life transitions. They seek emotional support and guidance to find inner strength and resilience. Their goals are to heal, rediscover balance, and rebuild a meaningful life. They want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to navigate their journey with confidence. As a certified grief and loss coach and advocate for social justice, I offer a compassionate space to explore feelings, identify strengths, and work towards their goals, drawing on my personal experience and therapeutic approaches to help them thrive.

Life, our past, conflict, and all of the demands we face day-to-day can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, angry, and sometimes hopeless. It does not have to be like that. Change is possible. Changing how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and your life is possible! When we feel our best - we show up as our best self in all areas of life. Please visit my website to learn more about me and how I can help you.

I have experience working with individuals managing lives touched with mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and bipolar; grief; domestic violence (offenders and victims); physical, emotional and sexual abuse; custody issues; family reunification; marriage/relationship hurdles; problem sexual behavior; borderline personality disorder/characteristics; PTSD; ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory disorders; death and dying; caretaking of ill and aging family members; and life change events, i.e. anything that is a positive change, but also brings with it fear, doubt and lots of unknowns.

Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression from unresolved incidents that have happened in your life? I believe that the way to healing is through connection; to yourself, others, nature, and a higher power (if this is important to you), and building skills to deepen these connections. If you would like to feel more at peace within yourself, and be an active participant in your healing journey, I can help you find the peace that you are longing to have and your ability to move your dreams forward.

I am a counselor with 15 years of experience. I work with adults and adolescents (ages 13+). My clients are generally struggling with difficult life experiences such as abuse and trauma and are seeking new ways to cope with the challenges of their past and present lives. I assist them in getting to the root of their problems that have resulted in substance use, grief, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem so they can begin to heal from their past. My clients play an active role in their own recovery and their collaboration is vital to creating their plan to wellness.

Life can sometimes throw us unanticipated challenges that are difficult to handle. Deciding to seek help through counseling is a sign of strength and courage and can lead to the support and tools needed to work through difficult issues, make positive life changes, and move toward a brighter future. Attending therapy can be intimidating and stressful, especially when trying to figure out next steps. S.E.E.K. Arizona’s counseling services are here to support you on your journey to recovery and wellness, wherever you may be on that journey. The clinical team will work with you from day one, to build rapport and tailor an approach to help you become the best version of yourself. Their mission is to provide a comfortable and safe experience, working together with you and your strengths to provide treatment, support, and referrals. S.E.E.K. Arizona values communication and team involvement above all.

Embarking on a journey towards mental well-being is a courageous step, and you don't have to take it alone. I provide a warm and supportive therapy space where we navigate feelings of anxiety, depression, and grief together. My approach goes beyond understanding the why; we work collaboratively to equip you with practical skills for managing these emotions in your daily life. I approach therapy with care for your past experiences using a trauma-informed perspective. We'll look at your whole well-being, considering your emotions, thoughts, body, and spirit.

I treat clients ranging in age from 15+. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to treat trauma, anxiety, addictions, etc. CBT and other therapies can also be implemented to assist in addressing needs. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, sexual concerns, relationship issues, stress, etc, please feel free to call and schedule an appointment.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor. I have over 20 years of professional experience working with addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, divorce, trauma & abuse, grief, and codependency. My passion is working with women in transition as well as families undergoing life and growth challanges.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or a self-compassion that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, career, and ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost just getting through the day or the idea that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever, adults feel anxious and overwhelmed about finding their place in life. I believe that there is hope and that life can be better. I offer counseling services for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma

Recovering from past abuse, trauma, neglect or anything less than an ideal situation can be challenging, lonely and painful. I offer a path to work through these issues with insight and understanding. I also enjoy working with those interested in personal goal setting to improve and build on what they already have.

My passion is to serve those who are looking for fulfillment, healing, and more joy in their lives. Through the therapeutic process I aim to empower individuals and families to discover and utilize their own personal strengths to overcome obstacles and struggles. As a therapist I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced many difficulties including severe trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, guilt and shame, suicidal ideation, attachment barriers, and loss. I allow individuals and families to guide the therapy process while I assist in providing insight, feedback, and encouragement.

I believe that we all have the ability to heal and reach our goals. My ultimate objective is to provide my clients with the tools to gain greater self-awareness and empower them to transform their life. My background includes working with children (ages 10+), adolescents, young adults, and families. If you and/or your child have experienced trauma or adversity, we can work together to find new ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, behavioral concerns, or difficulties in relationships.

I worked as a Registered Nurse in Hospice, case managing clients faced with a terminal illness. I was part of a team that assessed and anticipated peoples end of life care needs. We used a holistic approach with the knowledge that when you deal with a person's physical, mental and emotional needs as a whole, it is more likely to have a much more positive outcome in assisting people to cope with the loss in a way that promotes healing. Today, I put these life experiences and skills in another direction as a Hypnotherapist.

Life can definitely be difficult just in general. if you add past traumas, addictions, anxiety and/or depression to the mix….it just makes it all that much more difficult. I have a great passion for helping people in empowering their lives so that life becomes easier, happier, and brighter.

The decision to choose yourself is a highly courageous one. I believe transformative growth can come at any point in life despite periods of suffering and trauma. I witness struggles being turned into opportunities for resolution, growth, and ultimately self-evolution. I am passionate about guiding clients through the process of reconnecting with their bodies and looking within for the answers they seek. I am in my 7th year of providing care and support to those living with a variety of presentations including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, PTSD, neurodivergence, life transitions, and stress.

Life can be challenging and each person bears unique gifts, burdens and struggles. Therapy can be a helpful way to process through difficult experiences as well as obtain clarity about new possibilities. Whether you are seeking healing, more understanding, new ways of thinking, better ways to cope, greater freedom from past pain or desiring more in your future, Christina sees therapy as a collaborative relationship and sacred safe space where you can pursue these goals.